Elkins is a city in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States, and its county seat. The population was 6,950 at the 2020 census. It lies along the Tygart Valley River and was incorporated in 1890, taking its name from Stephen B. Elkins, the city's co-founder and later U.S. Senator from West Virginia. Elkins is home to Davis and Elkins College and the Mountain State Forest Festival, held in early October every year.
Southeast
Elkins
Randolph County, WV
Population
6,935
Walk Score
76 · Very Walkable
Median rent
$812
Median home value
$131,100
Founded
1890
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Davis & Elkins College Historic District · listed 2023
- Davis and Elkins Historic District · listed 1996
- Downtown Elkins Historic District · listed 1995
- Graham-Davis Historic District (Additional Documentation) · listed 2021
- Scott Hill · listed 2008
- Wees Historic District · listed 2006
- West Virginia Children's Home · listed 1994
Notable landmarks
- Albert and Liberal Arts Halls · listed 1979
- Baldwin-Chandlee Supply Company-Valley Supply Company · listed 1998
- Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church · listed 1984
- Elkins Milling Company · listed 2005
- Elkins, Senator Stephen Benton, House · listed 1982
- First Ward School · listed 2009
- Graceland · listed 1970
- Irons, Dr. John C., House · listed 1998
- Kump, Gov. H. Guy, House · listed 1983
- Maplewood Cemetery · listed 2024
- Odd Fellows Home
- Pinecrest · listed 1979
- Randolph County Courthouse and Jail · listed 1980
- Riverside School · listed 2009
- Taylor-Condry House · listed 1983
- Warfield-Dye Residence · listed 1997
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